As reported 5 out on the Pacers ride today, leaving the hills for less icy days.
Left Brackla keeping a healthy pace, via Laleston, Porthcawl and Aberavon, where a quick blast from Steven and Allan saw us reel in a group from PTW. Headed down Fabian Way where an even faster blast from Rob, saw him and Allan heading off into the distance. three of 'chainganged' in an attempt to catch them that was doomed to fail, until they got caught up in the road works and some judicial lane changing
saw the three take the lead to the Marina cafe. Mark recounted his previous visit, when he was soooo tired he considered selling his bike to get the train back. However he was in good shape today!
Excellent coffee and cake revitalized to a certain extent and we climbed out of Swansea to Bonymaen and Crumlin, taking a new route back to Skewen.
Allan led the way over Cimla in his usual effortless style with Mark and Rob close behind. Steven brought up the rear, suffering from the previous night's indulgences!
Not sure if the Peroni or whole Camembert was the offender.
Split at the Afan Valley junction and Steven, Mark and myself rode a decent tempo back to Brackla . 58 miles
Once again blessed with great weather, once it had warmed up, look forward to next week.
